National Republican., 1887-09-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

- 30 cents; 81 year. New York Century
Company, Union square. Publishers.
Particularly an interesting and valuable
number, for the reason that II is so largely
American in subjects. "Thomas Jefler.
sons Home" begins It. A portrait OF the
great Declaration author, and several
drawings Of Monticello little mountain)
from different points Of view, with interiors,
also, and sketch OF the patriots tomb,
united with minute description, will crafty
oil eyes and minds. Immediately succeed
Ing is "The Later Years of Monticello"
which, besides further information re.
lating to the mansion, branches off about
the University OF Virginia, its studlous
masters favorite Idea and happy accom-
plishment. Both these articles are amply
illustrated.
We are pleased to find the following q
sentence relating to Jefferson, the sublime
man OF all time, considering the effect Of
his writings "The poetic aud artistic TEN l..
permanent dominated not only In his youth,
but bis entire llfe."
Yet, like Washington, he welded a
widow, and wealthy one, too "Substantial
this "practlcaln act.
The first paper mentioned Is the contri-
button OF j. G.. NTcolay, the other by Frank
Il. stockton. Their attractiveness will be
at once understood.
With abundant pleasant and useful In
formation now comes "The Amateur Pho
tographer." "IIelen" Is short story
longer. "The Framers and the Fran
ing of the Constitution" appeals
to our wise men, or to those
who would be SO; then "The Tragedy OF
the Crater" the war time mine In front OF
Petersburg, must rouse the soldier like
trumpet, and deeply engage the student
whose life had not then begun.
Other battle pieces: "The Colored Troops
at Petersburg" who herein receive the
praise Of their merit, and the assault aud
Repulse at Fort Stedman."
Continued, with everincreaslDg attrac-
tion and Importance, are the Lincoln His
tory, giving the account Of his nomination
and election as President; "The Hundredth
Man." "Snubbin' Through jersey" "Aza-
lia,n and "The Digestibility OF Food"
"Topics Of the Time" editorial, treats OF
good and useful matters, In manner most
satisfactory.
Several short poems are presented, nee
essarlly short, being chiefly sonnets, OF
which pleases us best, "Noblesse Oblige.n
The numerous illustrations throughout
the magazine will receive the highest
praise from noblest judges.
ST. NICHOLAS. September. 25 cents; 50 a
year. New York Century Co., Union
Jolly with stories, poems, pictures for
the small people and not unworthy the at
tention Of the large. Articles OF more ma
turity are "The Boyhood of William Dean
Howells', "Chrlst Hospital; or, the Blue.
Coat School," "IIistoric Girls" and "The
Battle Of Gettysburg"
"The Brownies" flourish again, main
tanning their spirit and perfect rhymes.
Altogether, to say very much, o number
unequaled by any OF its predecessors,
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. tAmericau
editon). Aug. q. 10 cents: "a a year. New
York; 237 Potter building. Illustrated News
Company. Publishers.
Eighteen pictured pages. All spirited
and elegantly engraved. Her British
majesty's naval maneuvers figure exteu-
siyely and glorously. To our taste
most pleasing are, cat Flower
Sermon" three beautiful girls
In church with their floral prizes and
innocent faces lovelier still; then quite
a contrast, "a Bullock Hackery Race at
Colombo, Ceylon," in which three OF the
black natives eagerly engage, with wild
shouting, grinnlng, whlrling of legs and
arms, and lashing, while a multitude OF all
sorts looks on enthusiastic.
Life, domestic and abroad, and scenery
In Norway, furnishes interesting designs
and text OF great attraction.
The whole number is very desirable for
any sensible home.
The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS.
4msrean 4nr sa,urdaN edition 10 New
Company, Potter building. Company.
All the 'pride, pomp, and circumstance"
OF the glorious jubilee of the queen Is
here presented by pen and pencil.
The engrayings are large-page
size, sometimes double pages, and
are boldly designed, spiritedly executed.
We feel, reading the text and studying the
pictures, that surely we must have been In
London during the joyous, genuine, and
magnificent exhibition Of the loyalty Of
Europe's grandest nation; yea, and beyond
London, too, at York and at Gibraltar.
Portraits Of foreign princes, whose pres
ence added so much brilliancy to the oc-
casion, are here produced. But to us most
impressive is the matronly figure and
stately, though sad, countenance OF Victoria
herself as she appeared at her garden party,
buckingham palace, receiving her mum
erous fair and distinguished guests.
our interest In these scenes and persons
is something mate: the old original blood
still flows freely In our veins, accompanied,
not oyerpowered, by the new American
stream.
The Illustrations are many, aud the text,
though largely composed Of the all-prevail-
ing royal theme, yet affords much valuable
information relating to the drama, opera,
art, and literature.
Any home In our land will be rendered
happier by the unfolding Of these beautiful
pages.